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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.16, 37.76 and 17.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.16, 37.76 and 17.15 is: 25.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.16 : 37.76 = 17.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.16/37.76 = 17.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.16x = 37.76 × 17.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.16x = 647.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647.31/25.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.73

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